Fox Hollow Catering, Hotel & Restaurant

e was not. 2. We did have a plate brought up the bridal suite for us during cocktail hour, although I was under the impression we would have a few chafing dishes with food so the bridal party could have some options. We were only given two plates of food. 3. We requested no beer bottles be paced out. We had to tell three different people before this was corrected. 4. We had a guest tell us that one full beer did not fit in the glasses being paced out, it doesn’t really make sense to me that you would serve beer in glasses that are too small to fit a serving of beer. Also the beer was being poured in glasses that were coming right out of the dishwasher into warm glasses. The glasses should have been chilled. 5. We were told by several people one of the bar tenders was great, the other one had an attitude and was not friendly. This was very disappointed to hear since the bar is a major part of the party. 6. We also opted for hot chocolate and pretzel exit station. I think it would have been better to have the hot chocolate labeled so people knew what it was (I think many thought it was coffee). 7. I was also told by a few people coffee was never passed around. 8. I know The Fox Hollow doesnt make the the cakes. Although we used Francesco’s since that’s the cake that was included. The cake was very disappointing. We picked the red velvet and it was completely different from what we sampled. Also the look of the cake was different from what we wanted. 9. There was a glass that broke on the dance floor at the very end of the night. It took a while before it was cleaned up. Two people got cut by glass. I would think that’s something that would have been taken care of right away. On a better note: 1. The bridal attendant was AMAZING. She was there for me with anything I needed. I was very impressed. 2. The seafood boat that the guest got was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved it. 3. Everyone was super friendly and helpful during the whole process! 4. The cordial station was also a big hit! 5. We would recommended the Fox Hollow to anyone looking to book their wedding!

it was exactly what we were looking for! Not to mention, we visited about 10 reception halls and they 100% offered the biggest bang for your buck! Having the hotel so close by was a huge bonus for us and really was a lifesaver in saving on transportation! Everyone just walked next door to the after party at the hotel bar once the party ended! The reception itself was over the top amazing - the food was plentiful and delicious and guests were raving about it all night. We had a viennese hour, which extended the party by 30 mins, which was perfect, and the pizza exit station was the cherry on top of our perfect day! I cannot say enough good things about the staff who I worked with leading up to and on our big day. Jessica is the lead event coordinator and was prompt, professional and helpful in answering all of my questions I had leading up to the big day. Rosalie who works the front desk was so accommodating and sweet and helped with anything and everything. Our Maitre D, Arthur, was great and listened to exactly how I wanted every single detail on the day of and he delivered! We had lots of little details (table numbers, napkins, signature drink signs, welcome sign, favors, lanterns, a polaroid camera, etc.) and he made sure everything was exactly as I had envisioned before the party started! The real star staff member was my bridal attendant, Amy. I used to be a bridal attendance at another Long Island catering facility so I had high expectations and she truly exceeded them! She was a sweetheart, made sure my husband and I ate enough food and drank enough water, helped me in and out of my dress to go to the bathroom, bustled my dress with no problem, packed up TONS of food and brought all of our gifts to our hotel room next door! She went above and beyond for us and we truly felt so lucky to have her with us that day. Having our wedding at the Fox Hollow was the best decision we could have made - we can't wait to return to the restaurant on our anniversary!

a chance to pick the lighting. Only that didn’t happen and with everything else to think about it was easy to forget. The gentleman in charge could care less and was just focused on being pushy with a fake smile. I knew this would be my experience with him from the minute we had our final drop off. He knew nothing about my wedding and clearly didn’t even do a quick scan of my contract to fake it. I had to ask many times for the air to be put on and for the lights to be a color other than green which did nothing to complement our decor. Our personalities just clashed and after my husband and I had paid thousands of dollars for our own wedding it was disappointing. On a positive note, the food was plentiful and very good. Our bridal attendant, Kirsten, was as attentive as is possible for one person. She offered to go out of her way to help me on many occasions. She really did a great job. My husband felt like he was barely taken care of. Again, it is what it is because I married my best friend and nothing could take away my smile. It is just disappointing to invest so much time and money and then feel as if the service is subpar. This was my overall experience and I attempted to be as honest as possible. There are so many venues on Long Island do yourself a favor and find one that wants to hear what you have to say. Good luck brides and grooms! The stress will all disappear after the “I do’s” are exchanged.

the winter garden room which is very romantic with a glass ceiling so you can see the stars! Amazing night and amazing memories!

y were AMAZING. they were very attentive and kept things running so smoothly and Renee literally has whatever you need in her pocket. My MOH eyelash fell off and she had eyelash glue ready to go. The food, location, ambiance, everything at the Foxhollow was amazing. Would 10/10 recommend as a venue for anything honestly.

ll the beauty of the venue all night and have been ever since! We had Samir as our Maitre D and I think he was a huge part of the night going off without a hitch. When we met with him for our final appointment he went through everything down to the last detail and made us feel so at ease- we were confident he would have everything under control and he certainly did! If there were any issues that came up in the night we didn't know about them because he took care of everything, even making sure our glasses weren't empty. We had Rose as our bridal attendant and she was just as incredible. At the end of the night she even wrapped up what was left of our cake and treats from our exit station and brought them over to us at the hotel. Overall, an amazing experience down to the very last detail. I am SO happy that we chose to have our wedding at Fox Hollow, they truly made our day more perfect than we could have ever imagined!

y addressed and coordinated. He worked with us throughout the whole evening, coordinating, communicating, arranging and ensuring we were able to have a great time as well. Out of all of the venues on Long Island, I can hands down say that the Fox Hollow was the absolute BEST choice!

o the Big Day, has been kind, polite, personable, and professional! My now husband and I started our venue search back in late January 2018, and were initially thinking about a summer 2019 affair, but were open-minded if an opportunity popped up for this year! We have toured a few venues, but what caught our eye with the Fox Hollow were the beautiful grounds, the rustic elegant look the venue has, and the incredibly nice staff! We met with David Taylor - he was very welcoming and had great, positive energy! Our meeting with him was very relaxed and pressure free. He showed us the grounds (even in the winter it's still pretty!), the cocktail spaces, the Winter Garden Pavilion room. After our meeting we were about to visit another venue, but after discussing with my parents on our findings, we decided on the Fox for the upcoming summer (a date was open!) and booked with David right away for a Daytime Sunday wedding! He treated us to a celebratory drink after we finalized the date and put in a deposit, which was really sweet of him! We had less than 5 months to plan our wedding, and David was very helpful to give us a recommended timeline for a daytime wedding, and also give us his recommendations for vendors and who to contact. About 2 months before the Big Day, we met with the event coordinator Jessica Levy. She was such a pleasure to work with – answered all of our questions and helped us to figure out solutions to anything that popped up along the way! She was very responsive to emails whenever I had any more questions. Now the Big Day comes - we were blessed with beautiful sunny weather, not too hot/humid, just perfect for July! The outdoor garden for our ceremony looked gorgeous, and the Winter Garden Pavilion was lit with lots of sunlight, it felt like you were partying in a greenhouse! Our cocktail space was the Volpe room, and it had an elegant wine bar, comforting feel to it! Our Maitre'D was Angie, and my bridal attendant was Noelia. Of course with any wedding, we had a couple of little hiccups, but Angie kept things in order and was phenomenal! She was funny, sweet, organized, and professional! Noelia was really sweet, bringing my husband and I food and drinks from cocktail hour into our bridal suite, and was very attentive to us during the reception. My entire bridal party, and myself, felt very at ease with Angie and Noelia! What I appreciated most is that they were both bilingual Spanish-English speakers, which helped tremendously since my parents and my in-laws don't speak much English. We highly recommend The Fox Hollow for their first class service, their phenomenal food and drinks, their gorgeous grounds, and their amazing staff!! We want to say ¡Muchas Gracias! [Thank you so much!] to Angie, Noelia, and the rest of the amazing Fox Hollow team!!

whole time, the Pavilion is stunning (most pictures show it at night, but it is just as beautiful during the day!), and of course, the food. Every single item at cocktail hour and dinner was delicious, and if you'd like to give guests variety and quality above "standard wedding food," this is where you should go. Get the ziti. Get everything. Get anything - it was all amazing.

iful and the staff is more amazing than words can describe. I could not be more grateful to everyone involved in making our day that much more special!!!

it. All night he was checking in and anything I needed he was right there. He was making sure we ate and drank as much as we could being that it is so hard during your wedding reception. My Bridal Attendant Ana was the sweetest and super organized. I think my bustle was undone a dozen times. Every time it went she was right there to fix it. She made sure my dress was handled with care when walking to grounds for pictures. She was just amazing! Besides the amazing staff at the Fox Hollow that made us feel at home the food was amazing. My guests will not stop talking about how beautiful the Winter Garden Pavilion room was. We opt for a smaller size wedding and it was the perfect size for our guests. The room was beautiful and everything was set up perfectly. I am a perfectionist so when I say it was on point it was! Planning a wedding is so much work. On the way Jessica helped so much which we are so grateful for. In the end we are so happy we picked the Fox Hollow to celebrate the most important day of our lives. Thank you to everyone at the Fox Hollow who helped make it great. A special thank you to Jessica, Dominic and Ana! We have a great memory thanks to you!

just that - special. It was magical & our guests are still talking about the details, the food & the incredible staff! Thank you.

taken care of. One of the best parts was being brought food from the cocktail hour to the bridal suit so myself and my husband could eat something together without being disturbed. The food was amazing! I was calm, relaxed, and comfortable all night - which was a near miracle because of how anxious I was leading up to the day. Everything went so smooth and was timed perfectly.

ter in the evening (8pm-- we were told that this is the standard time for a wedding in our specific venue) ceremony. It was beautiful- lush & candlelit, exactly what we wanted. Cocktail hour was great & our reception was fabulous. The food was excellent & plentiful. Both of our families are foodies and my family owns a restaurant, so good food was one of our top priorities. One of the BEST parts of our experience- OUR BRIDAL ATTENDANT, NOELIA. SHE WAS INCREDIBLE. So sweet & helpful in every way. I don't know what I would have done without her. If you can, I whole heartedly recommend requesting her. We are so happy to have had our wedding at the Fox Hollow, but there were some things behind the scenes that we weren't too thrilled about. The experience with our maitre d' was less than stellar. We spent a good 30 minutes on the phone earlier in the week going over the timeline of events for the day. He initially planned to have our father/bride & mother/groom dances AFTER the cake cutting. I explained that I would prefer to do them right after my father's welcome speech, while the night was still young & people were still mellow enough to enjoy a couple of sweet dances with our parents. Keep in mind, our reception didn't start until 9:30 & cake cutting wouldn't be until after midnight- way too late for those dances. On the night of the wedding, the maitre d' completely disregarded this conversation & skipped over to the 2 best men's speeches. When I approached him about it, he said he skipped them because the "speeches ran too long." The best men were not even scheduled to speak until after dinner, so that was irrelevant. He went on to say he had everything from our call written down. When he went to show me his notes, none of it was there. To make things worse, I watched him practically bully our vendors all night long. I know it's his job to keep everything running smoothly, but there is a way to do so with respect & kindness. Some vendors have even mentioned it to me in the days since our wedding. He was also quite rude to our bridal party, all of whom were very respectful & compliant with his demands. Lastly, when we met with him to go over our wedding details (Tues. before our wedding), he was oddly aggressive when discussing gratuity. He kept repeating what the "average tip" was, which was about $300 more than what I read to be the average gratuity. I thought it was rude but shrugged it off. Needless to say, I was not happy with him after the wedding. He was tipped generously, but not at the amount that he felt the need to drill into my brain at our first meeting. After the wedding, he ran into my parents & made a point to discuss the "very bad tip" he received. WHO DOES THAT? Not sure if I'm even surprised at this point. I cannot get over how rude he is. Frankly, I'm shocked that the Fox Hollow has yet to do anything about it, considering the amazing service we received across the board otherwise. His brash behavior has clearly been an issue in the past, as someone working at the venue specifically told my bridesmaids not to "let him bully you." Minus the maitre d' issue, our day was magical and our guests are still raving about it. Thank you for the beautiful day, Fox Hollow!

y 19, 2018. First and foremost, the staff is amazing. Words cannot describe how the Maitre d', Samir, and the bridal attendant worked harder than any person I have ever seen to make my wedding day something out of a story book. Add in all of the outstanding waiters, bartenders and staff, and my wedding was OUTSTANDING! Next, the facility and the food was nothing short of spectacular; make sure you try the surf and turf - it melted away. We were in the Garden Terrace room in January and it looked like a winter wonderland. Samir really knew what we had in mind and turned it into a reality - from the color tone of the room, to the favors being placed on the table, to the little extras we added for our guests - everything was spectacular! For weeks after the wedding all of my family and friends said that the wedding was the best they ever attended. That would not have been possible if not for the fantastic Fox Hollow. Maria & Bill

ork with, eased all my bridal nerves, and made my new husband and I feel like royalty on the day of!! We got married on Saturday and loved them so much we could t wait to write this review. Claudia and Josh were our attendants and Maitre de and they were outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and detail oriented staff. They had answers to questions before we finished asking them! They made us feel at ease and taken care of the entire night. We cannot say enough great things. The place is stunning the food was amazing and our guests have not stopped texting and calling to rave about the entire wedding. Thank you so much to the staff for creating my dream day!!

y truly take care of everything you need. The operations team - most notably, Mike and Jessica - hold a series of informational workshops for brides and grooms where they discuss what can and can’t be done and leave the floor open for any questions you have about your day. Even listening to other people’s questions was rather helpful and enjoyable. Jessica and Mike think of everything. It’s nice to go to the showcases to meet vendors, but these meetings definitely set Fox Hollow apart; they’re an extremely valuable resource. We were truly humbled by how much hard work Fox Hollow invested in making our day special. Everything was more than perfect. Samir was our maitre’d and he epitomises class, professionalism, kindness, and service. He and his team brought our vision to life through his attention to every word I said in our final meeting. Noelia was our bridal attendant, and she cared for us like we were her own family. She was incredibly sweet and attentive to every detail. When I changed into flats after our posed photos, she noticed my dress was getting in my way on the floor, and took a quick second to safety pin my bustle in a second layer so I wouldn’t trip. The wait staff worked their tails off. Every guest’s request was met in the most timely and courteous fashion. And our guests asked us to pass our compliments to them for how hard they worked. No bride should be stressed when working with this venue. They’re the wedding planners you didn’t know were there for you from the moment you sign on the dotted line and we love them like family.

forever. Our guests can't stop raving about the food, the decor and atmosphere. Thanks a million to all the hard working staff!

the BEST and my bridal attendant Megan was PERFECT. They both were attentive throughout the entire night and explained in detail the flow of the night. From booking at Fox Hollow until the night of was easy and stress free. Our wedding was our dream made into a reality.

d a drink in our hand and food in our bellies. Angie bustled me quicker than my seamstress did (i had over 25 strings to be tied!) the food is absolutely delicious and I keep saying that I can’t wait for someone else to get married there so I can eat the food again! We got married in the Somerley room and it was absolutely gorgeous. The only con we had at all was in planning anything with the hotel, but I’m not taking a star away from that since it’s run separate from the catering hall. The staff is pleasant but the managers are kind of all over the place and dont seem to know what they’re doing. Aside from that the hotel is stunning as well. You really can’t go wrong with picking the Fox Hollow, and I seriously wish I could do my wedding there all over again!

it memorable. I could rave on and on and about the good and excellent but there are so few negatives those are easier to state. In our cocktail hour they made the grown shape for our ice sculpture. They gave a heart instead of a snowflake which still looked great and no one knew (a small detail). My local farmer was doing our flowers with my aunt who's a florist and it was confusing when they could drop off and set up. Otherwise. The Fox Hollow was amazing. I have been to a few weddings there over the years and they go beyond a lot of places to please and help the bride and groom.

to the wire, I felt that there was a bit of a lack of interest on their part as well as the assumption that because "they do this all the time" I wouldn't have questions, or that those questions should be answered in a timely manner. There was an incident where I called to ask a question about the menu so that I could have the many choices printed for my guests to review before choosing. I called a few weeks before to ask about a description for the salmon, and was asked "you know the new menu, right?" And when I responded no, I was simply told, "well I definitely told you because I tell everyone about the new menu." Long story short a complete switch of the vegetarian option was changed at the printer last minute and an option was added. It just left a bad taste that the coordinator (Jessica, I believe) chose to get defensive and argue back with me rather than just apologizing for the oversight. They take all your decorations the week of and just ask how you like it set up...you can't really get in there the night before or a few hours before to tinker with the fine details. Although I will say, they did a wonderful job setting up all of my centerpieces just as I described I wanted. The second downside of the Fox Hollow, was that the day of there was no flexibility whatsoever. We arrive at the inn about a half hour early before our check in and we're told not one room was ready for us to have early check in (we blocked nearly 15 rooms of immediate family) so we felt completely rushed getting ready. Because I chose to not do a reveal and didn't want to see my husband before the ceremony, so myself and my bridesmaids went off the the bridal sweet a whopping half hour before we "were allowed on the venue property" and got some push back about that because the room was not "set up to their standards". I honestly just needed a space to get myself and my bridesmaids dressed for photos. Also, for the ceremony my cousin had to run out 30 mins before to Joanne's, because the arch was missing half its decorative flowers and the green foam was showing, and they said they couldn't fix it. Lastly, they were not letting people in past the start time even though I had yet to walk down the aisle. I shooed them inside last minute anyway against the protest of the coordinator. It was extremely evident that they were just concerned with getting my ceremony over as fast as possible, so they could shove a THIRD wedding in the room directly after our ceremony (I was one of three weddings that night) Overall...It was a wonderful venue, great food, everyone had an amazing time., including myself and my husband and my family. It just didn't come without a little unessesary stress. My bridal attendant was WONDERFUL and was so sweet. She always had champagne for me and even held and umbrella over me during our photos outside in the rain. The venue is truely impressive. The one thing I think they're getting away from is catering to wedddings individually. I worry within the next few years this place is going to just turn into another LI wedding factory. Which is sad, because I really think they had something special going on there.

there at all times, but not at all like on top of us. Our Bridal Attendant was Megan and she was also amazing. She was with me the whole night from getting drinks to bustling my dress and even walked us back to the hotel with a cart of all our stuff and extra dinner and desserts for us to take. She helped me get my dress off. It was just absolutely amazing. The Inn at Fox Hollow: The hotel is super reasonably priced, in my opinion, really nice, and they were very accommodating. They even had a bottle of Champagne for us in our hotel room when we got back after the reception. They had a complimentary breakfast for everyone Saturday morning and the food was good. It wasn't just like hard boiled eggs and bagels. They had pre-made omelets, eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc. They also have a complimentary buffet dinner Thursday evenings for guests but we did not take advantage of that. The hotel bar usually closes at 2am but our wedding ended at 130am and they stayed open until 4am for us! Even when the bar closed down they told us we could keep hanging out in the dining area.

would be able to go on the grounds for pictures which was extremely frustrating but Jessica and Mike remedied everything as best they could after that and were very accommodating. My only recommendation to other brides, don't book with Taylor and if you do get EVERYTHING in writing. Aside from that, the venue is absolutely beautiful, the grounds are well kept and stunning, the food is phenomenal, the hotel next door is so convenient and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Our Maitre'd, Josh, and our Bridal Attendant, Sabrina are AMAZING. Josh made sure all of my personalized decor was laid out right, he checked on me constantly, checked on my family, made sure we had everything we needed and more. Sabrina helped with my dress pretty much all night because of the long train, she waited on my family hand and foot, they LOVED her. We also got the feeling that Josh and Sabrina were genuinely so happy for us and so happy to be there helping us with our day, even though it's their jobs. By the end of the night we felt like friends. I wouldn't change anything about our choice to book with Fox and I would recommend them to any couple looking to have a beautiful wedding.

ices for entrees and dessert! Everything went beyond smoothly... from the time we booked, met with Jessica to narrow down smaller details, and the Maitre' D and Bridal Attendant were a DREAM! I created a lot of the elements that I wanted displayed at my wedding (seating mirror, welcome sign, champagne flutes, Mr & Mrs. signs) and they displayed them perfectly, per my request! The service was impeccable and they made all of my wedding dreams come true!!!

they didn’t have any extra chairs for us to use when getting hair and make up done. So we just improvised and used the desk chairs from our other guests rooms. Staff were friendly and polite. Room was spacious enough for us all to get ready. Some people said their room keys were automatically turned off at 11am before they checked out, causing them to be locked out of their room. While at our wedding, the hotel staff went into our guests rooms and left gift bags in our room; we didn’t provide gift bags, they were from someone else’s wedding. Unfortunately for the other party, since these were put directly in the rooms during my wedding, our guests just quickly packed in the morning and left and didn’t realize until getting home and unpacking their bags. If that would have happened to me and my guests didn’t get the bags I made, I would have been very upset.

w itself is just beautiful. We knew Fox Hollow was the place for us as soon as we walked in to see it, and we are so glad we chose it!! We love that they have the restaurant Volpe right on property so we can eat their for our anniversaries at the same place we were married. We do have one issue that was not enough to give less stars because of how great Fox Hollow is, but it did cause a problem for us as well as potentially other brides and grooms. The upstairs bridal suite for the Somerley is great, however there was no lock on the door and no one near the stairs telling guests they could not go up there. One of our guests somehow made his way up there and got sick in the bridal suite bathroom which we were very angered by, as well as another guest that we don’t know well was roaming around the room. My husband and I, along with our close family and bridal party had personal items in that room that anyone could go through since there was no lock or anyone to stop them from going in. We suggest putting a keypad on the door that only the Bride, groom, maitre d, bridal attendant and close family know the code to. Or, to have an attendant by the stairs that tells guests they cannot go upstairs. This was our only issue that night, but it does not take away from how amazing our wedding was. Thank you again to Fox Hollow for catering the biggest day of our life!

Perfection. One of the many things that our guests continue to rave about. As the Bride & Groom, we were nervous we wouldn't get to eat but what was so amazing was that the staff gave us 2 huge plates from the cocktail hour. They sat us in the Bridal Suite and let us eat alone. A calm and special moment that we were able to have together that I have never heard of any other venue doing. We actually got to enjoy the food and be together for a few minutes before the chaos. The atmosphere. Holy shit. Every corner, every wall, every room is a photo op waiting to happen. Our cocktail hour spilled into the Winter Garden and our reception was in the Garden Terrace. EVEN THE LOBBY IS A PHOTO OP. It is insanely beautiful. Most importantly, let's talk about the staff. Our maitre'd, Josh, and our bridal attendant, Megan are ANGELS SENT DOWN FROM THE HEAVENS. If I get married again, I'm marrying one of them. I told Josh a few nights before that my only request was to always have a drink in my hand. The second I finished a drink or if I put one down, Josh was behind me with a glass of wine and behind my husband with a beer. Megan always had my back, literally. Every step I took was a feat since my gown and train were enormous. If it wasn't for Megan, I would've tripped 20 times. But she was always there. They weren't just attentive with us but they were also attentive with our parents, which we loved. They genuinely cared if everyone was having a good time and if everyone's expectations were exceeded. Josh and Megan gave us a gift that we will be forever thankful for. Because of them, we were care free. Because of them, we had the greatest day and night of our life. Josh & Megan, you are AMAZING and we love you! I could go on and on about how amazing The Fox is. I could probably write a book about it but I'm sure you don't want to read a book right now. The proof is in the pudding, The Scotto's are famous for knowing what they're doing. They have amazing and highly rated establishments all along Long Island. The Fox is no joke, these guys know how to throw a damn good party and you would be stupid not to have them host the most special and memorable day of your life. Oh yeah, and the hotel is NEXT DOOR. No shuttles needed, just walk a few feet and hop right in bed! The Fox Hollow is perfection in every way possible. If I could do it all over again, I would go with The Fox Hollow every time.

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e were both sold and locked in a date not even an hour after our appointment. The Winter Garden is absolutely stunning and provided the whimsical, garden type vibe we were going for. Everyone raved about the food and beauty of the venue. Perhaps most meaningful to us though was the unmatched service from our maitre d and bridal attendant. These two went above and beyond for us on that day and relieved us of so much stress. I honestly don't know what we would have done without them. Thank you so much to everyone at the Fox Hollow!

urteous, detailed-oriented, and all-around amazing. Beyond their professionalism, the Fox Hollow Staff treats you like family. Now I would be remiss to not name the exact staff that I worked with throughout the year. In late 2016, my then-fiancée and I were searching for a venue for our wedding reception. We looked at over 20 possible venues throughout Long Island, the tri-state area, and upstate New York. To say our patience was growing thin was an understatement, but we were still determined to find the perfect venue to host our special day. In June, we finally found Fox Hollow, and had a great first impression as soon as we walked in. We met with Michael Tinelli, the Director of Operations, and from this first meeting to the day of our wedding, Michael has been simply remarkable. During our initial meeting, Michael gave us a walk thru of the venue, answered all our questions, and broke down the preparation process in great detail. The meeting was very relaxed and pressure-free, something we could not say about most of the appointments we had with other venues. Additionally, we instantly fell in love with the Garden Terrace. By the time we reached our home, we had already come to the decision that Fox Hollow would be the perfect place to host our special day. From Michael’s honesty and openness in the initial meeting, to his regular follow-ups to ensure everything was going smoothly, he helped to make the whole process much easier for us. Jessica Levy was our Event Coordinator. Throughout the year, she was amazing at keeping us on track to reach all of our goals for the wedding. She was very responsive to our questions, extremely knowledgeable, and very accommodating. During our in person meetings, Jessica was very polite. Finally, after a year of preparation, our day finally arrived. Like any wedding, we ran into our share of hiccups during the day, from last minute cancellations and additions, to running behind our schedule. The Fox Hollow team did an amazing job dealing with all of our issues. Samir was our phenomenal maître d’, and was extremely attentive for the entire evening. He coordinated with our DJ and MC perfectly to ensure that the evening ran smoothly, and for any requests that we had, Samir made it happen. Victoria was our incredible bridal attendant. She was very polite, and made sure the bride was always taken care of. My wife loved her. Our guests constantly relayed their compliments of how great the Fox Hollow staff was. For example, my parents told us how great their waiter, Leroy, was. He was very polite and courteous, and even went as far as to translate for certain guests that were not English speaking. Toward the end of the night, my wife and I saw Michael walking around checking on our guests. We were surprised to see him, as we knew that Michael was not scheduled to be in that day. However, Michael took it upon himself to show up and ensure that everything went well. This meant a lot to us, and we truly feel that Michael and the Fox Hollow team treated us like family. There is no doubt in my mind that we will be recommending The Fox Hollow to all of our friends and family. Thank you so much for making our wedding such an incredible, memorable experience.

ding and also every time we met with him before our wedding. Also, our bridal attendant Claudia was the best! She made sure we were happy the whole time and helped us with everything, and I mean everything from beginning to end. She brought us food from the cocktail hour into the bridal suite, she even went to our room at the inn since we did not get a chance to check out and brought all our remaining stuff. My mom and sister keep on saying how great she was! Our day was perfect and we so thankful with the entire team! The Fox Hollow is a beautiful place and has a amazing team! Thank you James, Claudia and the entire team at Fox Hollow!

oothly. Tom and I were able to sit back, relax, drink, and dance without worrying about a thing! I went the week of to drop off some cute décor and told Josh to get creative and he set everything up better than I could have ever imagined. I couldn’t be happier with the venue!

er options because it offered so many more amenities, for less than what the competition asked for. They also had innovative cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres and dinner choices that accommodated many dietary restrictions. It is clearly very well-run, as the event ran so smoothly, despite the many things that could go wrong at a wedding reception. Fox Hollow was fully staffed, the food was delicious and plentiful, the beverages were flowing, and the space was comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, both inside and outside on a hot July day. Our maître d', James Catania, did a fantastic job rolling with lots of personal touches that were important to us to put on the reception, including a pipe band, family toasts, guest performances, and unconventional painted rock centerpieces. He was professional, courteous, and extremely helpful. The rooms at the inn were luxuriously comfortable, and we had a rather satisfying continental breakfast the morning after. We’re so glad we celebrated our wedding reception at Fox Hollow and highly recommend it to anyone looking for high quality services at a very good value.

our reception in the same room and everything looked flawless. My bridal attendant Claudia was amazing! She made sure my husband and I were happy the whole time. She brought us food from the cocktail hour into the bridal suite so we could have some time alone before we met with our guests. She even went to my room at the inn to retrieve my flats and other things I forgot to bring with me to the Garden Terrace. Our day was absolutely perfect and I am so thankful! I would highly recommend the Fox Hollow because of the beautiful grounds and reception venues, but more importantly because of the amazing staff.

if we ( I, Bride #1, the question girl!) had any questions. My Fiancee, Bride # 2, was much more laid back throughout this whole ordeal. Wording with Jessica, was a breeze; she made it very easy to navigate through all those menus and went PREPARED! We did our homework beforehand like we wore told! :) As an asthma sufferer, I had requested my guests to help make it a Fragrance Free wedding. Jessica also alerted the staff and THAT was a big help! That was awesome. And what can we say about Donna & Victoria? Donna was our Maitre D'. We don’t know how she did it, but if anything went wrong at the wedding, we certainly didn’t know about it!!! Everyone complimented us on the service, the staff, etc. She was there whenever we needed anything, all we did was BLINK. And Victoria, my Bridal Attendant, what a peach! She was so attentive, if she wasn’t on my left, she was on my right! So adorable. My favorite little trick of hers…she tucked a tissue in my bouquet just before I went down the aisle because she saw I was in jeopardy of breaking down. LOVE HER! ❤ The FOOD (of course!) was PHENOMENAL!!! We got high marks from everyone, family and friends alike. They all said it was the BEST wedding they'd been to in YEARS!!!! I could go on and on. AGAIN, If we could afford it, we’d do this every year! If you had TEN stars, they'd get TEN from us!

book to 1.5 years later at the wedding they were so helpful every step of the way. The day of the wedding my bridal attendant and maitre d were both AWESOME. They couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect and exactly what I dreamed of. The food was amazing and people literally raved about it. Much much better than your typical wedding food, this food was outstanding. The party went so smoothly, they really know how to put on an event. If I could get married again and again I'd pick Fox Hollow every single time!! Thank you for providing my husband and I with a wedding reception beyond our wildest dreams!!!

se we felt the Fox Hollow has perfected weddings and so many things would be taken care of for us there. Our Maitre’d was Samir and bridal attendant was Renee. They were both wonderful and attentive. The staff and Samir did an amazing job setting up our decorations-everything looked exactly the way we wanted. Renee was always standing by with food/water, to hold my dress and bouquet! The bartenders and wait staff were great and got us whatever we needed (including my Husband’s gin & tonics already being made before he even got to the bar)! Everyone raved about the food (and literally did not stop eating). We had such a great night and are so glad we chose the Fox Hollow for our wedding! I just have a few small criticisms; we were told the night of our wedding there was only 1 other event (wedding in the Somerley, which we didn’t see or hear) but there ended up being a party in the Garden Terrace room next to us. It was a kid’s party so at times while we were in the halls/taking pictures or using the bathroom, it was awkward to have a group of tween girls watching us. This obviously was a very small detail and in no way affected our night, but if you’re a couple who values being the only event that day, this is something to consider. The Fox Hollow staff is very good at keeping things on schedule for the night but at a few times I did feel a bit rushed to be in a certain place and I felt that I needed a moment to fix my hair/makeup/use the bathroom/take a breath, etc. so just advocate that you need some time if you do. Otherwise, the comped room at the Inn next door was wonderful and convenient. The grounds were gorgeous for pictures and they really make sure you have a carefree event. The Fox Hollow truly did a beautiful job and I would highly recommend them!

of the way, things were made easy for us. On the day of our wedding, when there were a few (relatively minor) things that weren't exactly as they were supposed to be, they were immediately corrected, and our whole day went off without a hitch. Each room we were in (a different one for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) was more beautiful then the last. The food was delicious. Normally one doesn't expect to eat much at their own wedding, and our experience wasn't much different, but not for lack of trying on Fox Hollow's part. Our bridal suite was fully stocked with everything being served during the cocktail hour (and some things that weren't!), and they made sure we left with four full meals to enjoy the next day. Our guests raved about the abundance and quality of the food and service. Josh, our maitre d' and Kay, our bridal attendant, were with us and seeing to our every need throughout the day. They were rock stars. Everything ran so smoothly, we were really just able to enjoy the day and soak up every moment. What more could you want from your wedding venue? Oh yeah, it was also an amazing value - everything is included (top shelf open bar is standard) for a very reasonable rate. Now we're just hoping to be invited to a wedding there so we can go back!

h. They even walked us back to the hotel and made sure we had everything we needed! They answered every question that we had and were open to our suggestions. The food was out of this world!

liments from guests, from the beautiful venue and ceremony space, the abundance and quality of the food, the staffs attention to every detail, all we have heard were rave reviews. We can't thank Fox Hollow enough, we will definitely be back and would highly reccomend going with the Fox for your special day!!!

very in top of everything, thank you!!!!

ing perfectly! Our evening went so smooth it was like a dream! Kay was my bridal attendant and she was so perfect and attentive to not only me, but our parents and bridal party as well. I don't know how she moved so quickly but I would turn around and she was right there! She came to my rescue with my dress and fixed it in a matter of seconds, literally seconds. She made sure I was eating and drinking plenty of water throughout the night and made sure I was comfortable and having a great time. Me and the hubbs got to actually sit and talk with her for a little while at the end of the night and she is just an amazing person all around! Donna was running the show, completely on point! She kept on top of the staff and the vendors and kept everything running so smoothly! I had not one care in the world other than enjoying my new marriage with my best friend! She was so on point with all of our guests and made it so easy for us to enjoy our wedding and not have to worry about any of the horror stories we have heard from other weddings that we had been to (about other venues). Mike was also incredible, he made the "stressful" time the easiest experience ever! He was so much fun to work with and had no problem answering questions that we asked him probably a hundred times. Everyone says that this is such a fun time and to enjoy planning it because it is here and gone in a matter of moments. It is fun, it's also stressful because you want everything perfect. Mike reassured us that it would be a perfect night, and he was so right about that. He hooked us up with the 2 best ladies to help with our wedding and genuinely made us feel stress free. He even contacted us for New Years to wish us a happy and healthy! The entire staff was on point last night and you all made it so perfect for us! The food is incredible!!! Our guests were so pleased with all of the food and all of the choices they had! Everything down to the little painter's platters of sorbet that go around (highly recommend these) were so perfect. Everyone was raving about how delicious everything was! All day our phones have been going crazy about all of it!!! Everyone did great! We couldn't have done it without Kay, Donna and Mike. They took such good care of us and were so sweet and personal I felt like they were family and we have known them our entire lives. Thank you so much Kay, Donna and Mike for helping us with our perfect day! XOXO

which he said that's perfect for the Winter Garden Pavilion. Upon a visit back to make a payment, the room max came up and I was told that the room 144 is ideal and 156 is squeezing a bit. At this point we had sent Save the Dates to 178 people because Ken had never mentioned the room max to us. I called Ken and asked to meet with him and discuss the numbers...we felt we should have known the room max. We met and I was obviously worried and he was very dismissive and said it would be fine and we felt that he was sweeping our concerns under the rug. We next met with Jessica, the party planner, a couple weeks prior and finalized the menu including the beer. I followed up & called & spoke with Donna about the beer and the cake. Donna told me I had to bring the groom's cake the day of. I said that the day of will be busy, so I wanted to bring it in the day before. The cake was an ice cream cake, so it could easily be put in the freezer the day before. No matter what I said though, I was told I had to bring it the day of. On 12/5, we arrived for our final appt. We were met by Donna and she hastily went through our box of decorations on a bench and logged everything. James then came downstairs and Donna turned to him and said, "Can you take this one? I've got another one coming." I'm glad after paying over $20k we are referenced as "this one" to our faces. Call me whatever you want in the back of house, but have some respect when speaking in front of us. James brought us to an office. We were told that our Maitre D', Josh, did not have to be present for this. We tried to go over the progression of the reception, but instead of noting our requests, he told us to tell Josh on the day of. I said I didn't want to worry about this stuff on the day of, but our worries were dismissed. So, I called later in the week and spoke with a manager. I went back the day before and brought the cake and went through where everything was going to go, so I was feeling better. The Bridal attendant was wonderful & things started out fine with Josh. Cocktail hour was not set up how we discussed. The DJ starts accidentally playing the Father Daughter song 15 mins into the wedding. Josh was standing next to me, so I asked him to tell the DJ to change the song. Needless to say, I had to go to the DJ myself. Right before the cake, Josh calls me out of the room to show me they put the ice cream cake in the freezer and it began to melt..a lot. So, instead of coming with a solution, he asks me how to fix it. 2 bridesmaids ended up going to the kitchen and fixing the cake. I go back the next day around, as told, to discuss the refund for the cake & to discuss how we didn't get all of the decorations back. I left a message for the manager and end up calling later in the day. I speak with Mike and he says, "I can't help but laugh..." So, I call back after we returned to speak with Mike. He was busy, so I left a message. I called back at 7, as I never heard back. I ended up speaking with his boss and went through all of the above. He said he would speak with all involved & sent us the check for the cake (after I sent the receipt) as well as a voucher for dinner at Volpe. Needless to say, they spelled our last name wrong.

for Christmas and created the perfect ambience for our pictures and reception. All of my guests raved about the decorations, the food, and the staff. The space for cocktail hour was excellent. With the fire place and the whole set up, it was a very comfortable feel. The reception space was breathtaking. I wish I got to spend more time in the bridal suite, because of how nice it was. Josh and Victoria took care of us the whole night and made sure that we had everything we needed. Later that night, my husband and I said that we hoped someone we knew would get married here so that we could enjoy the place as guests! What an amazing night. Thank you Fox Hollow!

nifer Diangelis for the hotel throughout the planning process, we were incredibly impressed by how organized they were and their attention to every detail. We got married in the Garden Terrace which was renovated after we booked and looked even more amazing with a new fountain outside! We loved how the cocktail hour had an indoor and outdoor option as well. My bridal attendant was incredible, she saved me right before our entrances as we tried practicing our first dance and I slipped and fell on my dress. She helped pin it up for me in the bridal suite literally 5 minutes before we had to go in to the reception and everything ended up running perfectly with our dance. Our maître d' Donna was super helpful as well and we were able to enjoy every minute of our night. They even packed our food for us to take home which we were very happy to eat later that night! I loved all the little details that were included like the dessert cocktail bar with chocolate cone shot glasses and the sorbet palette cleansers as well as the to go warm pretzels and lemonade at the end of the night. Everyone loved the hotel rooms as well and its so convenient that the Inn is walking distance from the venue. The only small glitch is there seems to have been a mix-up with the glow sticks and sunglasses we had dropped off to hand out during the reception as they never made it out to the guests but the good news is we were having too much fun to notice until the following day!

they started cleaning up a little early, but other than that everything was perfect.

ld highly recommend them to everyone!

ly the way we requested. I would recommend this venue to everyone, every guest enjoyed our wedding and have not stopped talking about it. We also stayed at the hotel afterward and it was beautiful! I would definitely recommend staying there after your wedding!

attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to make our day incredibly special. Our maitre'd Samir was absolutely fabulous and he left no stone unturned in making sure our day was total perfection. Noelle, my bridal attendant, was so wonderful and was so diligent and helpful throughout the evening--I don't know what I would done without her. Jessica was extremely helpful and responsive in helping us plan our reception and rehearsal dinner and we relied on her so heavily in the weeks leading up to our wedding day. We give the Somerley at Fox Hollow our highest recommendation--we are so thrilled we chose Fox Hollow as the place to host our wedding ceremony and reception!

ion to get married outdoors on a rainy day up to 30 mins prior to ceremony time! All of the guests loved the outdoor ceremony space! It was intimate and elegant which was exactly what we were looking for. Our matre'd Samir was amazing! Since the moment we met him, he made us feel at ease and comfortable. Every time we turned around, whether it be on the dance floor, greeting guests, he was standing there with new drinks in hand! He made wonderful recommendations and made the space even more beautiful than we imagined! The hall worked wonderfully with all of our vendors, one less thing for us to be concerned with. We booked our wedding two years ago and the hall offered menu upgrades free of charge and the event coordinator Jessica was extremely helpful! The guests loved that the hotel was onsite, especially the guests with children. Thanks Fox Hollow for hosting our best day ever!

lly make the night as special as possible! I had the most amazing bridal attendance, Lidia, and Samir was our matre'd . They were with us and made sure everything went smoothly. Even with little changes they were ready to accommodate and make everything work out well!

of the reception rooms, so they are very classy looking- beautiful windows, hardwood floors, and an awesome bridal suite. They were also very affordable for the amount that was included and the look of the place- it was the most affordable option we found in the row of places on Jericho turnpike, and also felt the classiest and the least like a "wedding factory" than the others. If you have a large wedding like I did and need to be aware of your budget, then this is a great place. They also pack up all the extra meals at the end of the night so that you have something to eat later on- and we actually had lunches for the next day! The food was awesome, as well, and we got a lot of compliments on the food and the space. A few things to be aware of: because they do a ton of weddings, it does feel a little impersonal at times. For example, at the end of the night they gave us the top tier of our cake, but wrote my husband's name completely wrong on the lid- Steve instead of John! Also, we were promised an outdoor piece of the cocktail hour and reception, but when everything got going, it was only indoor with no explanation (it wasn't raining or cold). My suggestion is just to be extremely clear about your requests with the staff and maitre d so that they know what to deliver on and what is important for you. I was less specific about my needs and they threw a great wedding, but less personal than I would have wanted. Overall, we got so much included with the price and it was a great time, I would definitely recommend it!

d a mini rehearsal 45 minutes before, but only in the bridal suite. This meant we did not see the actual venue where the ceremony would be, and therefore the first bridesmaid didn't go down far enough. The attendant told me (the third bridesmaid) to tell her to move down, after fixing things (such as how I was holding my bouquet) while in view of the ceremony space with all the guests sitting there. The cocktail hour food was A LOT and nothing special; the dinner food was decent, but I've eaten a lot better at other places on Long Island. The most frustrating part for me was at the end of the reception, the bridal attendant came over and told us bridesmaids that we had to get our things out of the suite RIGHT NOW. This meant instead of helping collect things, saying goodbye, and having a relaxing end of the day, we had to rush. Not only that, but it was done in a very rude, short way. She paid a LOT to have her wedding there, there was no need for rudeness from anyone there. Even if there was another wedding right after to be prepared for, that shouldn't mean that HER wedding, party, and guests should be treated rudely since we "had things EVERYWHERE around the room" (which wasn't really true). It left me with a bad taste at the end of the night.

rom the moment our limo pulled into the lot to escorting us along with all our gifts and supplies to our hotel suite did we need or want for anything. The Somerley room is stunning and unlike any other wedding venue I have been to. We loved how much room our guests had to roam around and feel comfortable. The sofa/lounge area to the side of the main reception area is such a great addition! We loved that our guests could go off to the side and hang out and still not really be removed from the main event. The food and service were excellent; I still get comments to this day about how good the Viennese Hour was. Our entire reception was perfect and not a single thing went wrong, which people are always surprised to hear! If we were to get married all over again, I would still book the Somerley without a doubt in my mind. Thank you, Fox Hollow for helping me bring my dream wedding to life!

g manager was a pleasure to meet and talk to! The Maitre D' and bridal attendant were also wonderful! They truly made the wedding day perfect. My only hiccup was with my items displayed. I used cardboard to protect paper signs during transportation and they left the cardboard behind the signs. Some of my items didn't make it where they belonged. They also used black table cloths in the entrance room and their flowers in some rooms where i would have preferred they weren't because they did not go with the decor. They also left a Pokemon balloon in the room during the ceremony and reception that I later noticed after guests pointed it out but by then it was too late. Aside from that they were great to work with, maybe you just need to be more specific!

by Jessica our wedding planner. Everything went smoothly leading up to the wedding day. Our Bridal Attendant and our Maitre'D Donna were beyond amazing. They kept us relaxed, feed and drinking at all times. The food was fantastic and the ambiance was unbeatable. It was everything we wanted and more. The hotel next door had beautiful rooms and great service. We are so happy that we choose The Fox Hollow as our Wedding Venue and you will be too Guaranteed! Will be back to celebrate our 1 year anniversary in their restaurant called Volpe.

utside ceremony one bit! They set up every detail and decoration beautifully. All of my guests loved the food, the gardens, and the ambiance. The cocktail hour, which was done in the Volpe restaurant, was amazing. They threw in a complimentary ice sculpture! My Bridal Attendant Dayana was awesome! She was with me every step of the way and made sure everything was taken care of. The service was incredible! After the wedding, the Inn at the Fox Hollow was equally as great. The bar stayed open until 1 and the room was luxurious. We came back to a rose on our pillows, a bottle of champagne chilling in the refrigerator, and a box of chocolates. The Fox Hollow made our wedding an experience to remember. The only recommendation I have is that they should tell their brides ahead of time that it is recommended to reserve a room for the night before your wedding too, eventhough they give you a comped room for the night of your wedding. It was impossible to get a room after the fact and early check-in was not guaranteed.

e was better than I could have ever imagined. Our maitre d and bridal attendant made the entire evening run so smoothly and made it enjoyable, completely stress free. The grounds are beautiful for taking pictures. The service is wonderful and all of our guests have told us how well they were taken care of/how great the service was throughout the entire night. The food was delicious and the seafood boat we had impressed every one of our guests. Every little detail that Fox Hollow puts into making your special day perfect does not go unnoticed. The entire process of booking our wedding, making decisions, and the actual day was made as easy as can be. The day was absolutely perfect and I do not think Fox Hollow could have done anything else to make the day any better than they made it!

ître d’ and bridal attendant. Jessica, the wedding coordinator, was also very friendly and easy to work with. We went over the menu selection and other details with her and supplied our requests for our maître d’ and bridal attendant for our wedding. The Fox Hollow was organized (they were prompt in their responses and provided us with lists and forms), which is essential for a very detail-oriented and organized person like myself. Luckily, we were assigned one of my preferred maître d’s, Josh, and he was also able to request my preferred bridal attendant, Noelia. Josh was easy to work with and very competent. I had taken care of every step and detail of my wedding so it was comforting to know that Josh would be able to take care of the reception without me having to delegate tasks (like coordinating with the vendors). He made us feel very comfortable and was reassuring (a must of an anxious bride!). Noelia was also very easy to work with. She was extremely professional and always knew when I needed her help. The weather forecast called for severe thunderstorms but luckily with the coordination between the Fox Hollow and the vendors, we were able to get our outdoor photos in the garden terrace done before it poured! All the guests said that they were impressed with the cocktail hour, the quality of the food, and the overall reception! We would highly recommend the Fox Hollow as well as Josh and Noelia. They were both very professional and highly competent.

cutive Chef), Jessica (Events), Victoria (Bridal Attendant), and Samir (Concierge) were incredible. The Somerley is a gorgeous room to begin with, but the history of the Fox Hollow and their expertise in weddings, made this the perfect venue for us. We had peace of mind the day of our wedding as each part of the event was perfectly orchestrated. As Dave, Antonio, and Jessica promised, we were treated like a King and Queen. When we arrived, our placecards and personal touches were all placed exactly as we asked. The tables were set just as I imagined. The cocktail hour room was decorated beautifully as planned. As Victoria fluffed my dress and Samir guided us through the venue, I knew we were in good hands. Our wedding day was seamless and perfect because of the incredible people at the Fox. Our guests are still raving 6 months later about how beautiful the rooms were and how delicious the food was! The space, the service and the food were all spectacular. We would recommend this venue over and over again for weddings and special events. Our guests were also impressed with the accomodations at the Inn at Fox Hollow, just a short walk from the Somerley room. Our honeymoon suite was fabulous too! My husband and I are truly blessed!

aking. Samir (my maitre d) and Noella (my bridal attendant) were there whenever I needed or wanted them! My sister got Samir in the photo booth with us and the attendant said that in eight years that he's been at the Fox Hollow he's never seen Samir get into the photo booth! They treated me like a Queen and my husband like a King and made sure my day ran smoothly! My mom said that she doesn't think anyone there has a mean bone in their body! If I could get married there all over again I would!

ating. She came up with me when I needed to use the restroom and even helped make minor alterations to my dress. All of our guests enjoyed themselves and had an amazing evening. The only issue was at 3 am when the fire alarm went off at the hotel and we had to be out of our room for an hour due to an electrical fire in a vacant room. Otherwise the whole night was perfect!

h both of them and seemed in good shape. When we went for our final drop off and met our matire d is when my issues began. I asked if there were other weddings and he said he was happy he had our and began making what I consider racist remarks and making fun of the other wedding and how 'these people are bad tippers.' Not only should you not talk this way about other people but talking about tipping and money is certainly a no-no. I am sorry to the other wedding that was going on. I hope you had the best time. There were things missing from our cocktail hour that we spoke of with everyone who at the Fox Hollow up until this point. We brought it up after the cocktail hour because I was busy taking some photos, saying hi to guests, and attempting to eat something. He said he would bring it to me while I ate my meal. At that point I was over it and it would not have went with what I had been eating as my main course. He also got snippy with my mother and then myself after we asked him to add chairs to a table that did not have enough and could certainly fit a few more that we needed. I wasn't asking him to move mountains, so to say! Add a few chairs please. For almost the entire night until we walked out of the venue he continued to talk about the other wedding and making a bit fun of it. Sorry but if you are THAT interested in this wedding go to it. I would have rather had a different maitre d than him. One who cared more about my wedding than the other going on. The venue is beautiful and the room was EXACTLY what I wanted. The food I ate was delicious but I would not want James anywhere near my wedding. I wish that he did not have to get any cut of the money that we were guilted into giving (so to say) from our drop off conversation with him. Would I recommend this venue? I am about 50/50 on that. I wrote a nice letter to the venue about our issues (some of which I did not write here) and have yet to hear back. I felt that enough time was given before I would write my online reviews.

lked to my mom and I like we were children, and showed us photo albums of food in his office, not of the reception or flowers but of strictly food. After he came back he tried to talk process without us even being shown the room yet. When we asked to see the room before discussing money he became extremely annoyed and huffy. While walking us, to what I assumed was the Somerly room, he is talking about how they just re-did the room and its beautiful. We walk into a room that is nothing like the room I requested to see, when I asked about the specific room I made an appointment for I was told that there is a wedding in that room and I was unable to see it, and that the room is booked until 2017, something that I should have been told on the phone. I felt like they lured me into coming to the Fox Hollow knowing that the room I wanted to see would be unavailable, hoping I would fall in love with this bland room that looks nothing like the room I wanted. I would not recommend this venue to anyone, I feel like they are a bunch of conniving salesmen who care only about the dollar. I understand that it is there job to sell you the room, but do not waste my time in allowing me to think that I am coming to see a specific room, which I was told was available. and then when I get there show me a different room, I guess hoping I wouldn't notice. Horrible service and nothing special room wise.

he was amazing. I specifically requested him for the wedding after meeting him at another wedding. Samir as well as Carmen, really attended to our every need & made sure the wedding ran smoothly & that everything was beautiful. The Venetian Dessert Hour was amazing. Our wedding cake from Francesco's was the best wedding cake I've ever had. The Winter Garden is absolutely magical when the lights are dimmed & there are millions of candles everywhere! I know I'm biased because it was my wedding, but it was the most beautiful wedding I've ever seen! Now to level set. To get things as beautiful & perfect as they were, required a lot of stress, work, communication, etc. Initially the first meeting was great until we told Bruce that we had to think about it. We were given a nasty attitude & practically pushed out the door. This was the first place we looked at. We were obviously being "sold" so I was nervous making a decision without giving myself at least an hour to think about it. We booked but that treatment was not appropriate. When I started the planning, there were additional issues. It turned out that they have back to back parties, which means you only have 15 minutes to set up cocktail hour & 45 minutes to set up the reception in terms of décor, so it limits what you can do. Also, I found out that they do a "minimalistic design" for the cocktail hour display. This means that even though there is technically plenty of food, it looks like an empty table with chips and cheese on it. This was a huge no-no for me. Every cocktail hour I have seen is always this over-the-top presentation & that's what I was expecting. I also, attended a wedding at the Somerley a few months earlier & the table service they supposedly have & charge an arm & a leg for was nonexistent. Additionally, I wanted to use my own florist, but Mike made the process so difficult, that I ended up going with one of their preferred vendors. It all worked out but I was upset that it seemed they don't really want you using other vendors. I had many phone calls with Mike, as well as emails, mini breakdowns, etc. I know I had very high expectations but this was the most expensive experience I was ever going to have. It had to be perfect. On more than one occasion I felt like I wasn't really a priority. I was throwing a pretty expensive wedding on a Saturday, we also extended the event by an hour, did the Venetian Dessert presentation, & added an Oktoberfest station to cocktail hour. I felt like they should be bending over backwards since I was the main event in that room. Instead they made me feel like I was the cheap insignificant wedding & they had more important events to focus on. HOWVER, in the end, Mike & his team really came through. During the wedding, he came up to us on multiple occasions to make sure we were happy with everything. He made sure the staff really served my guests, so their was excellent table service this time. Set up was organized & turned out great. I think ultimately you have to be a pain to make sure they take you seriously but they also know what they are doing so you have to trust them a bit too. The year leading up to the wedding was stressful & difficult but the day was PERFECT & totally worth it!